Description
Elevate your appetizer game with this Irresistible Olive Tapenade, a vibrant blend of green and Kalamata olives, capers, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon. This Mediterranean delight is perfect for spreading on crusty bread or pairing with crackers at any gathering. With its bold flavors and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons capers (non-pareil)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (flat-leaf)
- 2 garlic cloves (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the olives under cold water. Roughly chop them.
- In a food processor, combine the green olives, Kalamata olives, capers, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until you achieve a creamy yet spreadable consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg